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Social Networking and Human Interaction Amber Stallworth ILR260 Spring 2014 National University Social Networking and Human Interaction I. Introduction a. Social media plays a part in the everyday life of many children, teenagers and couples. Based on a few different studies, it has resulted in more of a negative impact on married couples and those in a committed relationship. As stated in a study completed by Dr. Bernie Hogan at the University of Oxford, a number of researchers monitored 24,000 married couples and their social media use. Some of the media channels included emailing, Facebook, text messaging and instant messaging. Results showing that those who communicated with their significant other using more channels did not experience as much relationship satisfaction. He states, Researchers tested the theory of media multiplicity (the ability to communicate via several communications channels), which was first developed in 2005. b. The theory suggests that there is a clear link between the number of media channels used to communicate, the frequency with which they are used and the strength of relationship ties. (Hogan, 2013) Social networking has had a huge impact on the way we interact with each other, effecting face to face conversation, personal relationships and self esteem. II. Face to face interaction deepens human relationships. a. There has been a shift in the way we communicate rather than face-to-face interaction, were tending to prefer mediated communication, he says. Wed rather e- mail than meet wed rather text than talk on the phone. (Booth, 2013) People are becoming a lot more social than the past, but the form of communication is different. B. Although we are communicating more over the internet, the types of friendships and relationships we are creating are becoming weaker. Face to face communication produces more substance and strengthens the ties between people. The diversity of friendships and relationships are not as broad when interacting through these networks, due to the fact that people tend to migrate towards others who are similar or have the same viewpoints. Figure SEQ Figure Arabic 1 Social media usage statistics between the year 2012-2013. Source used Digital Business, Some updated social media statistics http//www.digitalbusiness.gov.au/2013/04/16/some-updated-social-media-statistics/ c. III. Personal relationships are being effected by social networks. a. Facebook and other social sites are altering the way couples are evolving in their at home relationships. Over the years, the social network usage has increased, which also made more room for jealousy. Facebook has the ability to give a new focus on relationship status. b. By centering on the public displays of affection, pictures and statuses, it can cause jealousy, possessiveness and becoming territorial. According to Bowe (2010), In outlining relational attitudes to the relationship status, public displays of affection and photographs this study focused on a minute aspect of peoples Facebook use, the results revealed a new dimension for decision making, public presentation and arguments which can impact a relationship in the offline world. IV. Self-esteem is impacted by the influence of social networks. a. In an article about facebook envy, And one of the clearest themes is when people go on to Facebook theyre often crafting a persona theyre portraying themselves at their happiest. Theyre often choosing events that feel best to them and theyre leaving out other things.(Malkin, 2013) People have the the ability to pick a profile picture, the information that is put out, the type of people that become a friend and the power to filter out news feeds. b. The number of likes that are received on a photo or posts can also effect how one feels. Photos are sometimes used to forge everyday experiences into this fantasy world just to impress the viewers. V. Social networking needs to be taken in moderation or it will have a negative impact on life. People use these sites to create themselves and to find validation. It is hurting human interaction as a whole. The value of a simple face to face hello or phone call is diminishing as the years go on. Malkin (2013) says, because part of the way we develop a strong sense of self and identity is by being known and known by others. Reference Social media the perils and pleasures. (2013, April 11). News RSS. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from http//www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_stories/2013/130411_1.html Shea, Andrea. Facebook Envy How The Social Network Affects Our Self-Esteem. Facebook Envy How The Social Network Affects Our SelfEsteem RSS 20. N.p., 20 Feb. 2013. Web. 25 May 2014. Mod, G. B. B. A. (2010). Reading romance The impact facebook rituals can have on a romantic relationship. 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